CALYX Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word calyx. (close relations)
Definition of CALYX
Best Alternative Words for CALYX
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| casing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the housing or outer covering of something • the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire • the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | ||||||||
| cup | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle • the quantity a cup will hold • any cup-shaped concavity • a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces • cup-shaped plant organ • a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl • the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green • a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition verb • form into the shape of a cup • put into a cup • treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin | ||||||||
| hull | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • United States naval officer who commanded the `Constitution' during the War of 1812 and won a series of brilliant victories against the British (1773-1843) • dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut • United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955) • persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry • the frame or body of ship • a large fishing port in northeastern England verb • remove the hulls from | ||||||||
| sheath | nounn | |||||||
noun • a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) • an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part • a dress suitable for formal occasions | ||||||||
| shell | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun • the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles • the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts • the exterior covering of a bird's egg • a rigid covering that envelops an object • a very light narrow racing boat • the housing or outer covering of something • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) • the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod verb • use explosives on • create by using explosives • fall out of the pod or husk • hit the pitches of hard and regularly • look for and collect shells by the seashore • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • remove from its shell or outer covering • remove the husks from | ||||||||
